The special bond between sisters is more important than you may think
When I have a problem, the first person I want to reach out to is my sister. She knows how to reduce my anxiety and stop me from being upset like…Continue Reading →
Refuge from trauma
Millions of people have left their homes because of war, conflicts and political violence in the past few decades. They seek refuge in neighbouring or Western countries whose language and…Continue Reading →
The shortfalls of UMLAP and what needs to be done to support students
Depressed, fatigued and unable to get out of bed to eat — for a while, this has been Chloe. Thankfully, she doesn’t have class. Last month she would have a…Continue Reading →
7 tips to turn self-criticism into self-compassion
During a dark time in my life, I stood in front of the bathroom sink, staring at a mirror full of sticky notes. My therapist at the time told me…Continue Reading →
Alone in a crowd: On the absence of love
There was a deadly silence in my university dormitory; an unpleasant feeling crept into my mind. It was as if nobody was around me. Most of my housemates had either…Continue Reading →
Holding on to love as memories fade
About two years ago, my grandfather made a heartbreaking confession. “I can’t seem to remember things anymore,” he said. It was the most vulnerable I have ever seen him. He…Continue Reading →
Why we all struggle to be strong independent women that don’t need no men
Ding. No one can deny the euphoria of getting a text from that special someone. Ding. That cheesy smile creeps onto your oblivious face. Ding. Ding. Ding. The phone lights…Continue Reading →
Responding to stigma with self-love
This is a selfish article. It’s about me, because I urge you to think about you. Self-love runs through the veins of every break-up song. But why does it take…Continue Reading →